The Villa at St. James Place, unit e Luxury, Pet Friendly
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Villa at St. James Place, unit e is a pet-friendly vacation home in Miami Shores, United States, marketed as a luxury, European-influenced retreat with modern upscale finishes. The star class is not documented, but the listing holds a public rating of 5 from 5 reviews. The entire villa is for guests' exclusive use, and the host describes it with the motto "Mi Casa Es Su Casa."
Rooms & Furnishings
The villa sleeps four, with one bedroom with a queen-size bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room, plus extra pillows and linens. The main full bathroom has a deep-soaking tub and rain shower combination, and there is also a half bath on the main floor. Toiletries include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bubble bath and a hair dryer. The host says the furniture and artwork were sourced from Italy, Switzerland, Restoration Hardware and other design houses, and some pieces are one of a kind.
Kitchen & Dining
A full kitchen has a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, Keurig coffee maker and tea kettle. Cookware, plates, cups, glasses, pots, pans and utensils are provided. The dining table seats four, and there is outdoor seating and an outdoor grill for eating outside.
Amenities & Recreation
Listed amenities include air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a washer, an ironing board, a balcony and a patio. The property also lists an outdoor pool, a fitness center and beach access. Guests get USB charging outlets, a Witti Glow sunrise alarm clock with Bluetooth, an aromatherapy diffuser, a Bluetooth speaker and yoga mats. The living room has DVDs, Netflix, books and board games. Guest feedback indicates the pool and washer are shared with other units on the grounds.
Location & Nearby
The villa is on Biscayne Boulevard, with a bus stop at Biscayne Blvd & NE 93 St just 20 m away and others at NE 91 St (232 m) and NE 6 Av (346 m). Restaurants nearby include Pinch Kitchen+Bar (743 m), Zelda's Kitchen (1,037 m), Eden Gastrobar (1,238 m), CARROT (1,263 m), Osteria (1,331 m), Gaucho Ranch Grill and Wines (1,456 m) and Meze Miami (2,564 m). The wider area offers Bayfront Park, Hollywood Beach, Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Kaseya Center and the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Getting There
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is about 10.9 km away and Miami International Airport about 13 km. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is about 23.7 km away, and President Donald J. Trump International Airport is about 91.8 km away. Free off-street parking is available for up to two vehicles.
Best for
Best for couples or small groups of up to four who want a self-catering, home-style stay with a pool, patio and grill. Pet owners may like it too, since pets are allowed with host approval. Travelers who want a quiet, design-focused retreat with easy bus access may enjoy it, though the road location is a consideration.
Travel tips
A bus stop is 20 m away on Biscayne Boulevard, which helps if you want to travel without a car, but the listing also includes free parking for up to two vehicles. Guests have reported that Biscayne Boulevard is noisy and busy, so light sleepers may want to bring earplugs. Pet owners should get the host's approval in advance and budget for the $125 pet cleaning fee, and smoking or vaping is allowed only outdoors.
What guests say
The three review excerpts include a very positive one that praises the host's hospitality, the beautiful home and a comfortable, memorable stay. Another guest calls the home nice and clean. Guests also point out drawbacks: the pool and washing machine are shared with about ten other houses rather than private. A third guest liked the place but found Biscayne Boulevard very noisy and busy. Cleanliness and host care are the main strengths, and shared facilities and road noise are the main drawbacks.
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